Staff

Pastoral Staff

Pastor Dan Storvick, Senior Pastor. Born into a parsonage, son of a Lutheran pastor. Swore he would never become a pastor, thereby proving that God has a sense of humor. Lakewood High School, 1965. B.A., Cal Lutheran College, 1969. M.Div., Luther Seminary, 1973. D. Min., Fuller Seminary, 1998. Ordained by his father, June, 1973. Served churches in southern California (Granada Hills and Yorba Linda) and AELC since 1988. Love being a pastor: “Would sign up to do it again tomorrow.” Greatest ministry joys: Preaching, teaching, hanging with the people, sharing in their joys and sorrows. Greatest ministry disappointments: Seeing people turn away from God’s offer of life abundant, refusing to trust his promises and obey his commands. Loves, likes and hobbies: Wife, kids, and grandkids; cooking, camping, traveling; fishing (with someone who knows how), hunting (hope I’ll get one some day), and woodworking (when I can dig my equipment out from under garden rakes and Christmas lights).

Pastor Adam Marquardt, Associate Pastor. What is the correct answer?

A) Pastor Adam grew up as a missionary kid in the Congo, West Africa.

B) Pastor Adam threw a couch out of the 4^th story building when attending college.

C) Pastor Adam thinks that Michael Jackson is still alive.

D) Pastor Adam was offered an African lion for a pet.

Pastor Jack Shannon, Associate Pastor. Pastor Jack was called to serve
as Associate Pastor of AELC in March of 2011. He previously served Lutheran congregations in Billings and Bigfork, Montana. Pastor Jack graduated from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa in 1993 and holds a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (1985) and Bachelors degree in Secondary Education (1980) from Montana State University-Billings. Prior to attending seminary Pastor Jack was employed as a licensed substance abuse counselor and also the director of a substance abuse treatment center. His favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11. Pastor Jack is married to LuAnne and they have two grown children, Tomren and Jaclyn.

P astor Wally Cole, Visitation Pastor. Pastor Wally, at age 83, is well into his 17th year as part-time Visitation Pastor at AELC. His wife of 56 years, Fern, volunteers at Yavapai Regional Medical Center and in the AELC congregation. Pastor Wally and Fern lived for 25 years in the Navajo Nation, where Wally was pastor of a Navajo Lutheran church and director of a school and clinic. They have two sons, two delightful daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren, all of whom are active in their local congregations.

Program Staff

Jim Klein, Minister of Music. Jim has served as Minister of Music at AELC since 1990, where he directs six vocal choirs, five handbell choirs, and a chime choir for disabled adults. He received a B.A. from Augustana College (SD) in piano performance and choral music education and a M.A. from University of Iowa in music education. In 1999 he was presented the Barbara McClurg Creativity and Innovation Award at Yavapai College as Artistic Director of the YC Master Chorale, which he directed for 14 years. Jim and his wife, Eileen (AELC’s organist), are parents of two grown children, Eric and Julie.

Jake Madlock, Director of Contemporary Music. Jake has been the Director of Contemporary Music at AELC since 2009. He started playing on worship teams as a kid at his parents church in Oklahoma. In his early 20’s Jake lived and worked in Nashville to learn more about songwriting and to become a better musician. During this time he gained experience and knowledge from seasoned veterans in the music industry. He moved to Arizona in 2005 and loves being in the dry warm climate. Jake has a wide range of musical influences from: Third Day, Paul Baloche, Danny Chambers to Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Mayer and Brad Paisley. Jake is married to his wonderful wife Jenni and they have four beautiful children: Karen, Megan, Abby and Caleb.

Adam Bretz, Director of Student Ministry

Debbie Smith, Director of Children’s Ministry

Amy Buettner, Assistant Director of Children’s Ministry. Amy has worked as the Assistant Director of Children’s Ministry since spring of 2003. She loves working with God’s kids and gets a huge thrill when they say they “love coming to church ’cause it’s fun to learn about Jesus!” In addition, Amy and her husband are raising four busy and terrific sons while caring for two dogs, one hamster, one tree frog, and a tank of fish.

Eileen Klein, Organist. Eileen has served as Organist and choir accompanist at AELC since 1990. Prior to this position, she served in the same capacity in Huron, SD for 13 years, also at American Lutheran Church. She has accompanied various groups at the Prescott Center for the Arts as well as the accompanist for the Yavapai College Master Chorale. She also is the
Administrative Assistant in the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Parish Life Staff

Kate Howell, Director of Administration. Kate came to Prescott in 2005 by way of Phoenix, NYC, and Chicago. Raised in rural northwest OH, she is from German Lutheran farming heritage; in fact, the paternal branch of her family tree can be traced to 16th century Mansfeld, Germany (Martin Luther’s “hometown”). When not at AELC, Kate keeps busy with Prescott Center for the Arts, 3 dogs, and a Kindergartener.

Donna Hamrick, Office Manager. Donna was born and raised in Phoenix. After 19 years in California she is back to her roots. Two children: Alexandria (20) and David (16). Donna is an active member of Chancel Chimers handbell choir and is an AZ licensed Realtor. She enjoys the new friends and family that she has made in AELC.